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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) affecting all Saab AB, Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. This directive was inspired by a safety report regarding reversed connections in the wheel speed transducers within the main landing gear, which could reduce braking capability and pose a risk during landing. The AD requires a mandatory inspection and possible correction of the anti-skid system harnesses, following procedures detailed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This rule aims to ensure the safety of these aircraft by preventing potential damage and maintaining control during critical phases like landing.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a change to its earlier rule suggestion regarding General Electric (GE) engines, specifically adding more models to the list of those affected. This proposal aims to prevent unsafe conditions that could happen due to part failures in certain engines, which might lead to engine separation and airplane loss. The FAA is looking for public feedback on this updated proposal by March 10, 2025, and it describes methods for inspecting and repairing the engines to ensure safety.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule for several models of Airbus Helicopters due to reports of accidental activation of a crucial button during a night flight. This directive requires helicopter operators to check the safety mechanism of the button on the pilot's controls and replace certain parts if necessary to prevent potential hazards. It applies to specific helicopter models and mandates regular inspections every 12 months. The rule is effective from March 7, 2025, and includes provisions for owners to conduct some checks themselves if they possess the necessary certification.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule concerning airworthiness directives for certain models of Airbus Helicopters. This rule was prompted by reports of defects in rescue hoist cable assemblies, specifically a faulty ball end, which poses a safety risk. The directive mandates inspections and, if necessary, the replacement of these hoist cable assemblies to ensure the equipment's safety during rescue operations. The rule takes effect on February 19, 2025, and comments on the rule are welcomed until March 21, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule for all Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-7 airplanes. This rule addresses an identified unsafe condition concerning a missing screw on a harness shoulder strap buckle that could lead to loss of pilot restraint and potential loss of airplane control or crew injury. Effective February 12, 2021, it requires inspections and potential repairs or replacements of the affected parts to ensure safety. The FAA invites comments on this rule until March 29, 2021, and has deemed the situation urgent enough to forgo the usual public comment period prior to enacting the rule.

The FAA is proposing a new rule to update existing safety measures for certain Airbus SAS airplanes. This proposal seeks to replace an earlier directive from 2015 and addresses potential issues with the main landing gear door hinge and actuator fittings, which may lead to cracks. The changes include updated inspection requirements and an optional fix, intended to prevent potential in-flight detachment of the aircraft's landing gear doors, ensuring the continued safety of people on the ground and the airplanes. The rule is open for public comments until January 31, 2025.